Neptune City School District

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Neptune City, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 79/100 ranks Neptune City School District #31 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $30,915 per pupil, Neptune City School District ranks #88 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

272
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$30,915
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Neptune City School District operates 1 public schools serving 272 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Monmouth County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,915 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 68.6% local, 26.5% state, and 4.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 79/100, ranked #31 of 586 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 24.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% African American, 22.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Woodrow Wilson, enrolling 264 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Woodrow Wilson accounts for 97.1% of all Neptune City School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Neptune City School District a distant remainder — means Neptune City School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Neptune City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Neptune City School District is typically wider than the Neptune City School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
26.5%
State
68.6%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
31 / 586
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Neptune City School District.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 29.9%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

24.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Neptune City School District

School Enrollment
Woodrow Wilson
264

How Neptune City School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Roseville Community Charter School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Hope Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Soaring Heights Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Riverton School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
White Township Consolidated School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Neptune City School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New Jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Neptune City School District?

Neptune City School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 272 students.

How much does Neptune City School District spend per student?

Neptune City School District spends $30,915 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #31 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Neptune City School District?

Neptune City School District students are 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.9% African American, 22.3% White, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Neptune City School District?

Neptune City School District has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #31 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.